THOMAS ATHAPPILLY, Construction Manager

THOMAS ATHAPPILLY

Construction Manager

Rajagiri Health and Education Trust, Alwaye - Kochi

Location
India
Education
Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
Experience
30 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :30 years, 4 Months

Construction Manager at Rajagiri Health and Education Trust, Alwaye - Kochi
  • India
  • November 2013 to October 2014

Preparing Contractual Correspondence, Coordinating delivery of dwgs, Monitor progress, handle site delays proactively, Supervising works, Mentoring junior staff, Review of QA/QC documents, arranging free issue materials such as Cement, Steel, flooring, and Special architectural finishes for B+ G + 13 building, Preparing Agenda and MOM for Progress Review Meeting, Certify payment invoices, Claims settlement including Variation orders.

Construction Supervisor at Dorsch Holding
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • September 2010 to June 2013

Reported to Project Manager from ADNOC on a daily basis on concerns on Quality, Progress and Safety of works. Managed and Supervised the works through a team of inspection personnel consisting of Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural and HSE engineers. Signed off daily inspection and material verification requests on behalf of ADNOC/PMC. Conducted weekly meetings on Progress, Safety and Quality. Initiated suitable letters to Contractor on all the above fronts. Reviewed submittals of materials, Shop dwgs, Method Statements, Quality Control procedures, ITPs on various kinds of works, pre-qualification for sub-Contractors and Suppliers. Reviewed monthly invoice of Contractor, initiated Change Requests, evaluated requests for EOT from Contractor and Prepared the final punch list during issuance of PAC.

Senior Civil Engineer at GHD Global Pty Ltd.
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • August 2008 to August 2010

Reported to Projects Director - GHD. Attended weekly project meetings and conducted review of project documents & quality plans as submitted by Contractor. Monitored progress of works in line with the approved planned schedule, Reviewed Material samples, Shop drawings, Method Statements, and ITPs as submitted by contractor. Supervised site works in compliance with Project Specification & HSE guidelines. Coordinated with Third party consultant, and multidisciplinary engineers. Prepared weekly and monthly progress review & reports for client’s team. Assisted in the issuance of NCR & HSE Violation Reports after verification of nonconformance.

Senior Site Engineer/Civil Supdt. at Hill International
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • April 2004 to August 2008

Reported to Chief RE / Project Director. Attended project meetings and conducted review of project documents & quality plans as submitted by Contractor. Monitored progress of works in line with the approved planned schedule, Reviewed Material samples, Shop drawings, Method Statement’s, and ITP’s as submitted by contractor. Supervised site works in compliance with Project Specification & HSE guidelines. Coordinated with Third party consultant, and multidisciplinary engineers, Assisted in the issuance of NCR after verification of nonconformance, Preparation of weekly and monthly progress review & reports for client’s team.

Civil Engineer at DMJM International, Currently, AECOM group of Companies.
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • December 1999 to March 2004

Assisted the management to administer the contract on two different construction packages namely, construction of flats and recreation center in all its techno-commercial aspects. Closely reviewed project documents prior to approval in line with tender conditions and contractual terms. Implemented QA/QC & HSE procedures according to latest ADNOC policy and international commerce practices. Attended technical and progress review meetings. Reviewed monthly payment certificates. Monitored progress based on weekly targets to match planned & approved schedules and milestones in the contract. Coordinated with engineering department during testing and monitoring quality & progress of works.

Civil Engineer at NORR Group Consultants International
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • December 1995 to November 1999

Inspected all structural, civil and finishing works and I was instrumental in setting the school project on a top quality track. This includes External granite cladding, Curtain walls, Gypsum dry wall partitions, Aluminium glazed doors & windows, Wood doors (fire-rated), Marble flooring, Movable partitions, False ceiling, Sky lighting, Carpets etc. Reported deficiencies to Project Manager (NORR). Attended progress review meetings. Coordinated MEP trades activities in line with civil works. Reviewed structural shop drawings and method statements. Conducted factory visits to Pre- cast panels casting yard on a periodic basis and reported progress and deficiencies to PM (NORR).

Site Engineer at National Engineering Office
  • Oman - Muscat
  • August 1994 to November 1995

Inspected all construction works representing PEIE. Reviewed shop drawings and method statements. Coordinated field-testing of materials in site laboratory. Took off quantities related to extra items and variations. Verified progress measurements for monthly payments. Attended progress review meetings with Client (PEIE).

Assistant Engineer at National Buidlings Construction Corporation Ltd.
  • India - Delhi
  • December 1984 to August 1994

Evaluated bids & prepared comparison statements prior to issue of Letter Of Intent by General Manager. Prepared technical proposals necessary to expedite the award of supply and works contract in special circumstances for vetting by Director Projects (NBCC). Fixed milestones for performance by turnkey-contractors. Prepared monthly bills to client and in-house progress reports. Submitted variation and extra claims based on provisions in the contract for approval by client. Prepared final response to queries from Technical and Governmental / statutory audit teams. Prepared reconciliation statement for the materials issued from client’s stores.

Site Engineer at Silpi Construction Contractors
  • India
  • March 1984 to November 1984

Supervised the civil Works in support of Senior Project Engineer and monitored progress assisting Planning Engineer.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
  • at University of Calicut
  • June 1983

Specialties & Skills

Inspection
Materials
Procurement
Primavera
Primavera
MS office
F|IDIC contracts

Languages

English
Expert
Malayalam
Expert
Hindi
Intermediate
Kannada
Intermediate
Tamil
Intermediate
Urdu
Intermediate
Arabic
Beginner

Memberships

Society of Engineers UAE
  • Affiliate Member
  • June 2009

Training and Certifications

Primavera P3e (Training)
Training Institute:
Projacs
Date Attended:
March 2003
Class room training for preparation for PMP exam (Training)
Training Institute:
Cambridge Educational Institute, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Date Attended:
January 2008
Duration:
45 hours

Hobbies

  • Athletics.
    Even at the age of 54 years my BMI(Body Mass Index) is below 23, which speaks volumes of my commitment to fitness and health. I had been a regular blood donor in Abu Dhabi, Dubai (UAE) and Doha - Qatar. A non-smoker and a teetotaller during life-time by choice. Won prizes in Athletics in University days in College & Hostel.
  • Reading, football, basketball, cricket, jogging, gardening, Blood donation
    Self Conscious on Health, Safety and Environment issues. Regular physical exercises keeps me fit and healthy to the demands of field job.